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October 2017

Women's soccer runs win streak to 10 games

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, October 14, 2017

By Caleb Scott

ADA — The No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's soccer team used two first half goals to extend its winning streak to 10 games as it shutout John Carroll 2-0 on Friday evening at Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-1-1 overall, and remain unbeaten in the Ohio Athletic Conference at 5-0-0, while the Blue Streaks drop to 7-4-2, 3-1-1.

Sophomore Rose Nienaber (Cincinnatti/Oak Hills) and junior Sarah Puntel (Strongsville) each scored goals to lead ONU offensively, while sophomore Haley Moses (Mason) added an assist for ONU.

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Black Knights blank Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 13, 2017

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The visiting Van Buren boys soccer team shut out Ada 3-0 Thursday
evening in the regular season finale.

The loss ended the Bulldog regular season with a record of 11-5, their
best finish in years.

Ada senior keeper Ace Gamble made five saves in goal.

VB also won a half JV game after the varsity contest, 1-0.

Sixth-seeded Ada plays next in the sectional first round when they host
ninth seed Willard Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.

The winner advances to visit second seed Mansfield Christian Saturday,
Oct. 21 in the second round of the tournament.

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5K and fun run Sunday - it's all about worldwide relief efforts

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

The ONU Circle K and Ada Girl Scout Troop 21172 will sponsor a 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, to support United Methodist Committee on Relief.

The event will begin at the Sports Center with registration beginning at 2 p.m. The Fun Run of 0.2 miles will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 5K will start at 3 p.m.
In case of rain, the run will be held inside the Sports Center.

For more details, contact Girl Scout co-leader Amy Stockert at 614-746-2713.

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Fire chief Q & A and Vancrest

It's Fire Prevention Week
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Longtime fire chief Jay Epley spoke to residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon.

He explained about the department and answered questions. He also brought along a fire truck which residents could see after his presentation. Jay was named Citizen of the Year last November.

Penny Keller-Clark shows Vancrest resident Bernnta Latimore a fireman's hat during a presentation at Vancrest on Wednesday  afternoon.

The police department arranges a program for residents once a month. Sometimes the programs involve police officers explaining their work, sometimes the speakers come from other community agencies.

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A future engineer?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

A future engineer? Dr. Bryan Boulanger, chair of environmental engineering, with daughter Eala, 2, at the groundbreaking of the new ONU engineering building.

CLICK HERE for more photos and a complete story.

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Engineering chat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

Bruce Burton (left), retired dean of engineering who came to ONU in 1958, chats with Kevin Freese of Cleveland, an ONU graduate who is chairman and CEO of Groovy Candies. Freese serves as Campaign for Engineering co-chair, helping to raise millions of dollars for the new building and its furnishings.

CLICK HERE for more photos and a complete story.

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Momentous day in the history of ONU

300 gather for $30 million engineering building groundbreaking
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Today (Friday) was a momentous day in the history of Ohio Northern when about 300 people gathered for a groundbreaking  ceremony at the site which will become a $30 million College of Engineering building located just east of pharmacy.

- MORE PHOTOS BELOW -

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Interested in Ada and ONU history?

Then, watch Jimmy Wilson's Historical Geography class videos
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 12, 2017

Jimmy Wilson's Ohio Northern University Historical Geography class assignment was: Create a short film about a part of local history, either on campus or in the community.

The resulting films focused on four areas (click on each bold face topic to access those videos):

• ONU sport history videos - 5 video - These videos all detail histories of ONU athletic programs and teams, from the emergence of women’s sports to the new soccer stadium. 

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L-B ends Ada streak

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, October 12, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY - Visiting Ada scored first but lost 8-1 in a non-league girls
soccer match Wednesday evening at Liberty-Benton.

The defeat snapped a three-match Lady Bulldog win streak, dropping their
record to 5-10.

Katie Butterfield scored the Ada goal early on to put the Bulldogs ahead
1-0. But the Eagles responded with five first half goals to grab a 5-1
halftime lead.

L-B added three more scores after intermission to provide the final margin.

Ada keeper McKenzie Long stopped 37 shots in goal. L-B out-shot Ada, 48-20.

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Responsible pet workshop Oct. 21 in Ada

Presentation for owners of dogs, cats and other small animals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 12, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A Responsible Pet Workshop will be held at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The workshop is for owners of dogs, cats, and other small animals.

Melanie Butterfield, a Girl Scout ambassador for Alger Troop 20301, has organized the event as part of her gold award, which is the highest award given in Girl Scouts.

She is the daughter of Randy and Angie Butterfield, and is a senior who is homeschooled.

A veterinarian from Metz Pets and Amanda Sloan, from Open Heart Bully Rescue, will speak.

They will describe how to care for pets and tell pet rescue stories.

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